Danny Rose has revealed Tottenham players were in tears when they lost the Premier League title last season and says they are desperate to avoid similar disappointment in the Champions League.
Spurs face table-toppers Monaco at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday, with their hopes of qualification from Group E hanging by a thread.
Two defeats at Wembley have left Mauricio Pochettino's men playing catch-up behind second-placed Bayer Leverkusen and they must realistically beat Monaco if they are to avoid an early exit.
Tottenham have only just recovered from their most recent heartache in May, when a 2-2 draw at Chelsea spoiled their title challenge and instead crowned Leicester champions.